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Release Year1985
Runtime1h 13m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes4
DirectorPhilip Austin
WritersPhil Proctor, Peter Bergman, Philip Austin
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsFiresign Theatre Presents 'Hot Shorts'
About Firesign Theatre Presents 'Hot Shorts'
The comedy group Firesign Theatre satirizes the old Saturday afternoon cliffhangers by taking clips from many Republic Pictures serials and substituting their own comedy dialogue.
Directed by Philip Austin, Firesign Theatre Presents 'Hot Shorts' leans on a strong ensemble — Phil Proctor, Peter Bergman, Philip Austin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1985.
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